Hieizan Enryakuji

（ 延暦寺 )

An 848 Meter Tall Mountain Dominated By One Temple

Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and host every year to a Buddhism summit, Enryaku Temple is a meeting place for people from all over the world. The temple grounds cover 1,700 hectares, contain 100 different buildings. It is famous for being the site of Oda Nobunaga's infamous Siege of Mount Hiei. There are various shops around the temple and is a great walking spot.